A manhunt has been launched as a wanted man who broke his bail conditions is thought to potentially be at large in the North East.
Officers from Northumbria Police are keen to find Anthony Armstrong, who is also known as Bud Armstrong. He is wanted after breaking his bail conditions four weeks ago.
Efforts have been ongoing to locate Anthony and a number of searches and enquiries are being carried out. Officers believe he may be currently in the Gateshead area.
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A photograph of Anthony has released by police as they urge anyone with information that may help to locate him to come forward.
He is shown to have short, grey hair and the force have confirmed that he is 55 years old.
A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said: "Police are now appealing to members of the community who might have seen him or who might know his whereabouts to come forward with information.
"Anthony, or anyone who believes they have seen him, are asked to contact police quoting reference 74579 or via the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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